Functional coatings for cellulosic fiber-based packaging
Presentación
Currently, consumers are becoming more inclined towards eco-friendly packaging, but also governments are imposing strict regulations to promote the circular economy and reduce the environmental impact of packaging.
Paper is a highly desirable material for a wide range of applications in packaging sector due to their advantages of low cost, lightweight, excellent mechanical properties, biodegradability, and renewability. However, it is a porous material, and it lacks from barrier properties, sealability and resistance to water and grease. Lamination and the use of coatings are commonly used methods to improve these properties. Thus, it is common to use polyethylene as laminates, but the recyclability of these structures presents a significant challenge. Regarding coatings, there are existing alternatives such as paraffin-based waxes, silicones or fluorocarbons (PFCs), which provide water repellence, but do not solve the recycling problem either and add, in some cases, an additional problem in terms of health and impact in the environment. Thus, there is an urgent need to address the above challenges by developing closed-loop approaches for water and grease resistant paper and to provide oxygen and water vapour barrier properties without affecting recyclability.
This webinar will identify the main trends and uses of fiber-based packaging, its main advantages and limitations, and the opportunity to use coatings to overcome these drawbacks. Within these, plastic and free-plastic coatings according to the SUP Directive will be discussed as well as the main properties they can provide and their improved EoL.
250€ General
Convocatorias
Objetivos
- To introduce some highlights of the Regulatory framework applicable to the Packaging sector.
- To identify the main trends in the Packaging sector and the principal uses of fiber-based packaging.
- To evaluate the main advantages and limitations of the current alternatives for fiber-based packaging.
- To assess the main advantages of functional coatings for fiber-based packaging to improve the sustainability of the packaging.
Dirigido a
- Workers of manufacturing companies for fiber-based packaging with printing capabilities. Technical managers, product development and research scientists.
- There are no education prerequisites about coatings materials
- Priority registration will be given to associated industrial companies and customers.
Programa
- Use of alternative materials such as paper and cardboard
- Greenwashing
- Lamination with PE
- PFAS
- Advantages of using functional coatings
- Plastic coatings according to SUP (PLA, acrylic coatings, etc.)
- Plastic-free coatings according to SUP (natural polymers)
Programa
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK – SUP DIRECTIVE
NEW TRENDS IN THE PACKAGING SECTOR
- Use of alternative materials such as paper and cardboard
- Greenwashing
FIBER-BASED PACKAGING LIMITATIONS FOR FOOD AND DRINK PACKAGING
CURRENT ALTERNATIVES FOR FIBER-BASED PACKAGING
- Lamination with PE
- PFAS
FUNCTIONAL COATINGS FOR FIBER-BASED PACKAGING
- Advantages of using functional coatings
- Plastic coatings according to SUP (PLA, acrylic coatings, etc.)
- Plastic-free coatings according to SUP (natural polymers)
Profesorado
Metodología
- The course has been designed to be taken through conference call, so that you can take it from anywhere
- The course contents have been developed by our expert teachers in the field.
- The teacher will solve your doubts live at the end of the training session.
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